Yahoo: Create a disposable email address - Here's how
The email provider Yahoo! offers a function that allows the creation of disposable email addresses. We will explain in detail what the advantages are and how it works.
Email: Setting Up Disposable Addresses on Yahoo - Step by Step:
So-called throw-away email addresses have the nice advantage that the emails go to the usual mailbox, but if you only receive advertising or spam via this address, you can easily delete them and the spam has an end. We will show you how to set up the disposable addresses:
- First, open the Yahoo! Mail and log into your account.
- Then move the mouse over the gear in the top right corner and click on "Settings".
- A new window opens with your settings. Select the "Security" item in the menu on the left.
- You can now set a base name here. This is always in front, for example
- Once you have set a base name, you can use the "Add" button to create as many disposable addresses as you want.
Use Yahoo Disposable Addresses Cleverly:
The disposable addresses from Yahoo have the great advantage that they arrive in your mailbox as usual and you only have to check your normal email address. However, if you notice that you only get advertising and spam from a particular address, you can simply delete that disposable address and all the advertising is gone.
- However, you should note which disposable address you are registered with on which pages. If you delete an email address because you get too much advertising about it, but at the same time use it for another account, you will quickly get a problem.
- It is advisable to create a new address for each registration or to set up general email addresses: